Raqeeq has shown above-average ability in only two Australian starts and is ready to peak third-up at Rosehill this afternoon. The son of Champs Elysees posted a number of outstanding results in his native France and debuted for Chris Waller with a credible performance for fifth over 1500m in June. He flew home from the tail of the field to finish second at this track and distance last time and he is drawn to find a position closer to the pace today, with only 53kgs in tow.
Just Hifalutin was unlucky to finish second at Listed level first-up and with natural improvement, will be extremely difficult to beat in the fourth at Caulfield this afternoon. The daughter of Reset is beginning to string together a nice record and she managed to post a number of outstanding results amongst strong company than she faces today, last time in. She’s drawn well and trainer Enver Jusufovic’s horses are absolutely flying – she can continue the run of form for the stable.
Star Of Monsoon returned to the races for an outstanding win at this track and distance and he finds himself in another winnable race this afternoon. The gelding has been a strong and consistent performer throughout his entire racing career and failed to miss a place last time in. He will enjoy a drop in the weights, can take a good position in transit from a central draw and will be tough to hold out with Kerrin McEvoy aboard.
Bluebrook has undoubtedly found career-best form this time in and can make it a hattrick of wins at Doomben this afternoon. The Hinchinbrook gelding beat a smart field to the line over 1400m two starts back, before taking up the running and never appearing in doubt over a mile on the Sunshine Coast last time out. He beat the talented Fit For Purpose in his most-recent start and that form has since been franked when that horse came out and won at Listed level last weekend. He’ll carry only 54kgs and looks beautifully placed.